Russia to Fine Activists if Minors Join Protests

Russian officials will be able to fine protest organizers if young people take part in their demonstrations, under a bill signed off by lawmakers in parliament's lower house on Tuesday. Opposition leader Alexei Navalny, whose anti-corruption activism has attracted a youthful following, said on Twitter the law was proposed "specifically for me". Anyone who arranges an unsanctioned protest in which under-18s take part will face a fine of up to 50,000 ($750) rubles or up...

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